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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today announced the release of more than $40 million for the state’s capital improvements program (CIP) that will be administered by various state departments and agencies. “Building a Hawai‘i we are proud to call home requires us to maintain and improve state facilities. These priority projects are investments that will ... Read More

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has canceled work on the Pearl City Viaduct widening project that was scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5. The decision was made as a precaution due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Guillermo. Further announcements impacting construction this week will be made on a day-to-day basis should conditions ... Read More

HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of July 2015 taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawaii. These disciplinary actions include dispositions based upon either the results of contested case hearings ... Read More

(HONOLULU) – Governor David Ige has signed into law, the first ever Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area (CBSFA) for Haena, Kauai. It was filed today. The result of years of discussions and collaboration between the Haena community and various stakeholders, this historic rules package gives the Haena hui an opportunity to protect its ocean resources, based ... Read More

HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) continues to work with emergency management and civil defense partners to monitor potential impacts of Tropical Storm Guillermo, which was located 370 miles east of Hilo as of 2:00 p.m. today. “We have been advised by the National Weather Service that although Guillermo is slowly ... Read More

HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is advising residents living in Wahiawa and surrounding areas to take precautions and plan ahead for potential smoke exposure from the brush fires. The smoke effect on nearby communities may vary largely due to unpredictable wind and weather conditions. Smoke exposure can cause breathing problems ... Read More

(WAILUKU) – During mid to late August, 2015 the Wailuku Water Company, LLC (WWC) will undertake repairs to the Waihee Ditch siphon where it crosses ʻĪao Stream. According to the work plan, the stream needs to be nearly dry to repair the siphon and provide a safe working environment. WWC will divert a portion of ... Read More

What: News briefing following this week’s meeting of the Governor’s Leadership Team on Homelessness Who: Governor David Ige, Leadership Team members When: Monday, August 3, 2015 at 3:00 pm Where: State Capitol, 5th Floor Executive Chambers, Ceremonial Room We plan to live stream the event through the governor’s website http://governor.hawaii.gov/ ### Media Contacts: Jodi Leong ... Read More

KONA – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be holding a public informational meeting for the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening Project, Phase 2, to update the community of planned construction and anticipated traffic impacts. The meeting is scheduled at the following location and time. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 6 to 8 p.m. Kealakehe High ... Read More